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Severity and Pattern of Dental Caries of the First Permanent Molars among 5–12-Year-Old Children attending Dubai Dental Hospital in the United Arab Emirates
(2022)Aims: Dental caries is the most frequent chronic disease in children, with a number of predisposing factors that should be evaluated on an individual basis. We aimed to retrospectively determine the severity and pattern ... -
Study to Evaluate Gingival Crevicular Blood as a Screening Tool for Blood Glucose Concentration
(2018-08)Introduction: There is a high prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) in the UAE. Recent national guidelines advise screening for undiagnosed diabetes in all adults aged ≥ 30 years. This study assessed the feasibility ... -
The success of Preformed Metal Crowns in Primary Molars using the Hall Technique Versus the Conventional Method: A Retrospective Study in a Postgraduate Setting
(2017-08)Background: Preformed metal crowns (PMCs) have been used conventionally for decades in managing multi-surface carious primary molars in children. However, the Hall Technique (HT) is a controversial novel method, used in ... -
Sugar Composition and Level of Commercially Available Infant Formulae in the United Arab Emirates
(2021)Background: Infant formulae are a primary source of nutrition during the first years of life. Frequently, sugar is added to these formulae, which can lead to different adverse health problems including early childhood ... -
A Survey of the Application of the Shortened Dental Arch by Dentists in the UAE
(2021)Background: The Shortened Dental Arch (SDA) is a dentition of no more than twenty teeth with an intact anterior region but a reduced number of occluding pairs of posterior teeth. The SDA concept is a valid treatment ... -
A Systematic Review of Population- Based Dental Caries Studies among Children in Gulf Cooperation Council States: A Meta-Analysis
(2017-08)Aim: The aim of this systematic review is to evaluate the prevalence and severity of dental caries in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) area in order to help the development of systematic approaches for preventive oral ... -
A Systematic Review of Sensibility Testing And Assessment of Trauma Cases In Permanent Anterior Teeth Presented At Hbmcdm From January 2008 to December 2016
(2017-08)The work presented here consists of two distinct parts. Part I: A systematic review of sensibility testing Introduction: The assessment of pulp vitality during pain response is traditionally performed using an ... -
Tooth-Implant Combination Vs. Implant-Implant in Fixed Dental Prostheses; A Systematic Review & Meta-Analysis of the Long Term Complications
(2016-08)Abstract: The connection of teeth to dental implants within an FDP (fixed dental prosthesis) has broadened treatment-planning possibilities in implant dentistry worldwide. Nevertheless, concerns have arisen regarding ... -
Treatment Outcomes of Pre-Surgical Infant Orthopedicsin Patients with Non-Syndromic Cleft Lip and/Or Palate: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
(2016)Aim: To investigate the effectiveness of pre-surgical infant orthopedics in patients with non-syndromic cleft lip and/or palate and evaluate the quality of the available evidence. Materials and methods: An electronic ... -
UAE Children’s Dental Anxiety (Self and Proxy Reported) and their Dental Behavior
(2019-08)Background: Child dental anxiety and uncooperative behavior in dental practice are common and intertwined. Aim: To assessthe prevalence of dental anxiety (self and proxy reported) in a subgroup of 7–16-year-oldchildrenand ... -
A Validation Study Of The Malocclusion Impact Questionnaire To Measure Oral Health-Related Quality Of Life In Young Arabs With Malocclusion
(2019)Aim: To translate, culturally adapt and validate the Malocclusion Impact Questionnaire (MIQ) in a sample of Arab adolescents with malocclusion. Materials and methods: After translation according to current guidelines, ... -
Wear Resistance of Different Composite Materials Used with Bonded Orthodontic Retainers: A Laboratory Study
(2020)Background: The attritional wear of orthodontic retainer bonding materials limits the service time of the fixed orthodontic retainers. Aim: To investigate wear resistance of different types of bonded retainer ...